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#haunted house prop

Every video tagged “haunted house prop” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.

797 videos

We made a real DOGDAY Animatronic!
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DIY AnimatronicsPro

We made a real DOGDAY Animatronic!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a full-scale pneumatic DogDay animatronic inspired by the legless, imprisoned character from Poppy Playtime Chapter 3. The build combines a steel frame powered by pneumatic mechanics (sourced from haunted attraction specialists Hallucinations Creations) with a custom 3D-printed and modeled head, a wire-and-foam body armature, and a shaggy fur exterior. Animation is driven by a prop controller from Purgatory Props, and the finished piece is set inside handmade theatrical flat jail cell walls. The result joins an expanding collection of Wicked Makers' video-game-inspired Halloween animatronics.

Wicked Makers· 17,066,933 views
Real YARNABY Animatronic! 🧶😱 #poppyplaytime
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DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

Real YARNABY Animatronic! 🧶😱 #poppyplaytime

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie construct a full animatronic version of Yarnaby from the horror game Poppy Playtime, built from steel and driven by pneumatics. The build goes beyond aesthetics — the team stress-tests the animatronic's jaw mechanism using a ballistic gel arm to see whether it could realistically bite through a limb. The video blends behind-the-scenes fabrication footage with chaotic prop-testing in classic Wicked Makers style. It sits alongside their broader catalog of mascot-horror animatronics inspired by FNAF, Poppy Playtime, and similar franchises.

Wicked Makers· 15,878,248 views
We made The DOCTOR to Protect our House!
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DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made The DOCTOR to Protect our House!

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a full-scale animatronic of The Doctor (Harley Sawyer) from the horror game Poppy Playtime, going far beyond a typical Halloween prop. The build incorporates an advanced control system originally designed for escape rooms and theme parks, giving the animatronic a networked "brain" capable of interfacing with home security cameras, door locks, and lighting. The project also features collaboration with the game's developer and the character's original voice actor, lending it an impressive level of authenticity.

Wicked Makers· 4,579,489 views
Our BIGGEST Animatronic Yet! 📺 #poppyplaytime
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DIY AnimatronicsPro

Our BIGGEST Animatronic Yet! 📺 #poppyplaytime

Wicked Makers creators Jay and Jaimie built a large-scale animatronic of Harley Sawyer — 'The Doctor' from Poppy Playtime — described as their biggest animatronic build to date. The prop is powered by an advanced control system originally designed for escape rooms and theme parks, giving it network connectivity to interface with home locks, cameras, and lighting. The team collaborated directly with game developer Mob Entertainment and the character's original voice actor to achieve an authentic result. The short-form video teases the completed build and its impressive integration into a functional smart-home security setup.

Wicked Makers· 4,241,235 views
We made a real PROTOTYPE (that can CRUSH Poppy!)
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DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made a real PROTOTYPE (that can CRUSH Poppy!)

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a full-scale animatronic version of The Prototype (Experiment 1006) from Poppy Playtime Chapter 5, complete with a welded steel skeleton, hand-tailored costume, and a highly detailed resin-printed face produced on a Formlabs Form 4L printer. The build features motorized head and face rotation driven by Purgatory Props' Aamon Motor Controller, as well as a pneumatically powered crushing hand. To demonstrate the prop's crushing capability, the team also fabricates a life-sized Poppy doll as a test subject. The result is a professional-grade, screen-accurate horror animatronic that blends fabrication, 3D printing, and pneumatics into a single ambitious build.

Wicked Makers· 3,792,680 views
This Spirit Halloween Scarecrow Makeover will Haunt Your Dreams
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DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80 (plus cost of base animatronic)

This Spirit Halloween Scarecrow Makeover will Haunt Your Dreams

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay take a Spirit Halloween sitting scarecrow animatronic and overhaul it into a DC Comics-inspired nightmare creature. After unboxing and weathering the existing costume, they remove the original burlap mask to reveal a hidden plastic head, which they use as a form for a new hand-stitched burlap mask featuring glowing red LED eyes and a sinister stitched smile. The build combines fabric work, painting, and basic electronics to dramatically elevate a store-bought prop into a custom haunted-house centerpiece.

Wicked Makers· 1,619,183 views
"The Hand" by Distortions, Monster Hand Animatronic Puppet
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Product Reviews

"The Hand" by Distortions, Monster Hand Animatronic Puppet

Ed Edmunds introduces "The Hand," an oversized monster hand prop from Distortions Unlimited that blends puppetry with animatronics. An operator hidden behind a curtain controls the moving fingers to deliver live, reactive scares. It's pitched as a fit for haunted houses and theme events where dynamic, manually triggered effects are valued.

DistortionsUnlimited· 1,285,008 views
This Spirit Halloween Animatronic Makeover is CRAZY!
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DIY PropsIntermediate

This Spirit Halloween Animatronic Makeover is CRAZY!

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie transform Spirit Halloween's 2022 Lord Raven animatronic into an elaborate dark sorcerer character with a fully custom costume and large lightweight foam feather wings. The build draws inspiration from Stiltbeast Studios' DIY feather wing technique and layers handmade accessories, creepy cloth, and painted details over the stock prop. The video covers both a brief unboxing review of Lord Raven's out-of-the-box features — flapping arms, moving head, glowing red eyes, and spoken dialogue — and the complete step-by-step makeover process. The finished prop is presented as a standout piece suitable for home haunts, yard displays, or haunted house environments.

Wicked Makers· 829,220 views
Great Stuff Spray Foam DIY Pumpkin
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Great Stuff Spray Foam DIY Pumpkin

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of creating a Halloween pumpkin prop using Great Stuff expanding spray foam. The build demonstrates how an accessible, hardware-store material can be shaped into a convincing haunted-attraction-quality piece. Allen Hopps shares his hands-on fabrication approach suited for home haunters and professional prop makers alike.

StiltbeastStudios· 809,233 views
INSANE SPIRIT HALLOWEEN MAKEOVER! Making The Joker...
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate$50–$150+ depending on thrift finds and existing materials

INSANE SPIRIT HALLOWEEN MAKEOVER! Making The Joker...

Wicked Makers transforms Spirit Halloween's Nozzles the Clown animatronic into a detailed Joker character inspired by the Batman: Arkham game series and The Dark Knight. The makeover involves a full costume swap using thrifted purple suit pieces, a latex face repaint, and realistic glass iris replacements. Clothing is weathered with black acrylic paint, and the prop is connected to a fog machine for a dramatic final effect. The video demonstrates how an off-the-shelf animatronic can serve as a strong foundation for a highly personalized Halloween display piece.

Wicked Makers· 764,347 views
"Shock and Awe" Beheading Illusion
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Professional Haunted Attractions

"Shock and Awe" Beheading Illusion

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 'Shock and Awe' beheading illusion, a professional-grade haunt prop demonstrated at the 2017 Transworld Halloween and Haunt Attractions Trade Show. The illusion creates a convincing severed-head effect suitable for high-end haunted attractions. Distortions Unlimited is a well-known manufacturer in the haunt industry, also recognized from the TV series Making Monsters.

DistortionsUnlimited· 694,518 views
Haunted Moving Painting
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Prop Reviews

Haunted Moving Painting

FrightProps showcases their premium Haunted Moving Painting prop, a fully assembled unit that displays animated portrait videos on an HD panel housed in a handmade frame. The prop pairs an HD triggerable video player with a PicoBoo JR controller and a choice of trigger, making it ready to deploy out of the box. Sample footage is drawn from the Unliving Portraits DVD series, which is sold separately due to licensing restrictions. The video gives haunters a clear look at the illusion effect and the hardware that drives it.

FrightProps· 617,129 views
Make a spooky Halloween tree DIY under $50
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DIY PropsBeginnerUnder $50

Make a spooky Halloween tree DIY under $50

StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through building a spooky Halloween tree prop on a tight budget. The roughly 32-minute tutorial is aimed at home haunters and attraction builders who want an impactful seasonal centerpiece without spending a lot. Allen Hopps guides the process from start to finish, keeping material costs under $50. The result is a dramatic, creepy tree suitable for yard displays or haunted attraction sets.

StiltbeastStudios· 408,390 views
Make a spider for Halloween from pool noodles $60
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DIY PropsBeginner~$60

Make a spider for Halloween from pool noodles $60

Stiltbeast Studios walks through building an impressive giant spider prop using 13 foam pool noodles for around $60 in materials. The build is approachable for beginners and delivers a large, impactful Halloween prop on a tight budget. At just under an hour, the tutorial covers the full construction process from start to finish.

StiltbeastStudios· 404,441 views
This tiny HAUNTED HOUSE is amazing!
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DIY PropsIntermediatelow (primarily mystery box / scrap materials plus optional add-ons)

This tiny HAUNTED HOUSE is amazing!

Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay tackle a creative challenge from fellow creator VanOaks Props: build a Halloween prop using only a mystery box of random supplied materials. They land on a detailed miniature haunted house inspired by Halloween village aesthetics, working through unfamiliar papercraft and diorama territory using cardboard, natural foliage, LEDs, and a small motor. The 17-minute build video walks through every stage from brainstorming and structural construction to painting and final detailing. Despite the constraints of unknown materials, the finished piece is a charming, intricately decorated spooky miniature.

Wicked Makers· 260,337 views
Face Off Baby Doll | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

Face Off Baby Doll | R.I.P. Reviews

This video reviews the Face Off Baby Doll, a Spirit Halloween animated prop from 2015. The reviewer showcases the prop's key features, which include light-up eyes and face, a moving mouth, a dropping head motion, and built-in spooky audio. It falls under the channel's ongoing R.I.P. Reviews series dedicated to evaluating Halloween props and animatronics. The video serves as a buying guide for haunters looking to add a creepy doll centerpiece to their haunt.

Haunt Former· 238,067 views
How to make ghosts out of trash bags and packing tape
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DIY PropsBeginnerunder $10

How to make ghosts out of trash bags and packing tape

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building full-size ghost props using only translucent trash bags and clear packing tape — two inexpensive, widely available materials. The resulting ghosts are lightweight and easy to produce in multiples, making them ideal for decorating yards, porches, or haunt walkways. A companion materials list and step-by-step written guide are available on the creator's website.

Monster Tutorials· 204,975 views
Spray Foam Zombie Mask DIY mask from home depot
21:50
DIY PropsIntermediate

Spray Foam Zombie Mask DIY mask from home depot

StiltbeastStudios walks through building a wearable zombie mask using spray foam sourced from a home improvement store. The video demonstrates how an accessible, inexpensive material can be transformed into a haunted-attraction-quality creature mask. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the fabrication process, showing shaping and finishing techniques to achieve a convincing zombie look.

StiltbeastStudios· 183,690 views
Electric Chair Animatronic Horror Halloween Prop | Distortions
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Prop Reviews

Electric Chair Animatronic Horror Halloween Prop | Distortions

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Electric Chair Revenge animatronic, a high-intensity horror prop that builds on their original industry-changing electric chair design. The piece features a proprietary two-phase movement system delivering violent thrashing followed by rapid vibration for a startling, organic effect. Introduced in 2019, it represents the brand's continued push into extreme animatronic experiences alongside other creations like Shake N Bake.

DistortionsUnlimited· 156,039 views
Rabid Shock | Scary Halloween Haunt Shocktronic by Distortions Unlimited 2020
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Prop Reviews

Rabid Shock | Scary Halloween Haunt Shocktronic by Distortions Unlimited 2020

Distortions Unlimited showcases the Rabid Shock, a 2020 addition to their Shocktronic line of hybrid animatronic-actor scare props. The piece features aggressive thrashing movement designed to deliver extreme scares in haunted houses and dark attractions. It joins a well-established Shocktronic family that includes Zombie Shock, Demon Shock, Gargoyle Shock, and the Scream Generator. Distortions Unlimited highlights their long track record of USA-made, professionally durable Halloween products.

DistortionsUnlimited· 139,728 views
Giant Monster Hand Tries to Grab Person | "The Hand" Animatronic Prop by Distortions
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Prop Reviews

Giant Monster Hand Tries to Grab Person | "The Hand" Animatronic Prop by Distortions

Distortions Unlimited showcases 'The Hand,' a large commercial animatronic prop built in a custom Yeti/snow beast configuration with giant claws. The prop features articulated moving fingers, a latex-and-foam exterior over a metal armature, and built-in monster sound effects. A company representative demonstrates the grabbing motion up close, highlighting the prop's scare potential. The video serves as a product showcase aimed at haunted attraction operators and Halloween enthusiasts.

DistortionsUnlimited· 134,703 views
Hopping Octopus Prop
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Prop Reviews

Hopping Octopus Prop

FrightProps showcases their Hopping Octopus, a pneumatically animated prop that repeatedly jumps up and down to grab guests' attention. The prop is foam-constructed and powered by an air cylinder, giving it a lively, eye-catching bouncing motion. It appears to be a ready-to-use commercial product suited for haunted house environments.

FrightProps· 131,180 views
Loctite Spray Foam DIY Pumpkin
21:37
DIY PropsIntermediate

Loctite Spray Foam DIY Pumpkin

StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through building a Halloween pumpkin prop using Loctite spray foam as the primary material. The roughly 22-minute tutorial covers the fabrication process from shaping through finishing, resulting in a display-worthy jack-o'-lantern suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts. Allen Hopps brings his professional haunt-building sensibility to a relatively accessible material, making the technique approachable for intermediate makers.

StiltbeastStudios· 107,191 views
How to Make a Haunted Moving Painting
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DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make a Haunted Moving Painting

FrightProps demonstrates how to build a haunted moving painting prop using a triggered HD video player paired with pre-made portrait video content. The build centers on a BrightSign-based video player and an optional PicoBoo JR controller, which adds the ability to also fire lights or pneumatic effects in sync. The PicoBoo JR is presented as an optional enhancement rather than a strict requirement, making the project accessible at different complexity levels.

FrightProps· 106,685 views